Langshan, an Underrated Danxia Gem
by Blaze Cow
Mar 7, 2025
Self-driving tour from Changsha to Langshan 🚗, sharing a 3-day 2-night family leisure itinerary! Perfect for embracing nature with your kids~
📅 Itinerary:
Day 1: Changsha → Xinning County → Langshan Bajiaozhai Scenic Area
Day 2: Tianyi Alley Scenic Area → Camel Peak Scenic Area → Zixiadong Scenic Area
Day 3: Fuyi River Rafting → Return to Changsha
🌟 Bajiaozhai Scenic Area:
The highest peak of Langshan! The main peak is 818 meters high, with 1,708 steps, taking about 2.5 hours in total. Moderate difficulty for families, the summit offers stunning views, featuring attractions like "One Step Across Two Provinces," "Yuntai Temple," and "Whale Stirring the Sea." You can choose to ride a horse up and down the mountain with kids, costing 200 RMB per person one way, which will excite the children greatly~
🌟 Tianyi Alley Scenic Area:
The "World's Narrowest Alley" is spectacular! The alley is 238.8 meters long, with the narrowest part only 0.33 meters wide, making it super fun for kids to walk through. The whole route takes about 2 hours, with a gentle slope, perfect for a slow family stroll.
🌟 Camel Peak Scenic Area:
Takes about 2.5 hours, featuring attractions like "Candle Peak" and "99 Steps Ladder," with a view of Chili Peak from the summit. Recommended for children aged 5 and above to challenge themselves, great for building courage and fun!
🌟 Zixiadong Scenic Area:
A shorter route, about 1.5 kilometers and 1.5 hours to complete, with low difficulty. The "Elephant Trunk Alley" attraction is cute and suitable for families with younger children.
🌟 Fuyi River Rafting:
A 12-kilometer route, about 1 hour. The electric bamboo raft is stable and safe, with lively and interesting sights along the way like Sword Testing Rock and Frog Rock, keeping kids laughing all the way~
💡 Practical Tips:
Tickets can be chosen as Line A (including rafting) or Line B, valid for 3 days
On non-holidays, self-driving cars can reach the scenic area parking lot directly, convenient for families with kids
Recommended to stay in Xinning County, with many dining options suitable for family needs
Tianyi Alley is crowded on holidays, so arrive early to avoid queues and congestion
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